{"id":14,"date":"2023-07-27T14:54:26","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T14:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/newsroom\/"},"modified":"2023-11-21T08:42:53","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T15:42:53","slug":"newsroom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/newsroom\/","title":{"rendered":"Newsroom"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#007ec3\">2023<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Nov. 16, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-11-16-COMMS-More-electric-hydrogen-and-hybrid-passenger-and-commercial-vehicles-coming-to-New-Mexico-starting-in-2026-Final.pdf\">More electric, hydrogen, and hybrid passenger and commercial vehicles coming to New Mexico starting in 2026<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov. 14, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2023\/11\/14\/independent-study-shows-new-mexicos-emissions-from-oil-and-gas-are-half-those-of-texas-industry\/\" target=\"_blank\">Independent study shows New Mexico\u2019s emissions from oil and gas are HALF those of Texas\u2019 industry<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov. 9, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2023\/11\/09\/energy-minerals-and-natural-resources-department-secretary-sarah-cottrell-propst-to-depart-administration-cottrell-propst-leaves-legacy-of-historic-environmental-progress-and-energy-diversification\/\">Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department Secretary Sarah Cottrell Propst to depart administration \u2013 Cottrell Propst leaves legacy of historic environmental progress and energy diversification<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov. 2, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2023\/11\/02\/gov-lujan-grisham-and-array-technologies-announce-n-m-expansion-global-solar-companys-new-bernalillo-county-campus-solidifies-relationship-with-new-mexico\/\">Gov. Lujan Grisham and Array Technologies Announce N.M. Expansion \u2013 Global solar company\u2019s New Bernalillo County campus solidifies relationship with New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov. 2, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/2023-11-2-COMMS-Free-annual-Four-Corners-Air-Quality-Group-meeting-will-focus-on-regional-air-and-climate-challenges-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Free annual Four Corners Air Quality Group meeting will focus on regional air and climate challenges<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 25, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2023\/10\/25\/australian-based-star-scientific-chooses-new-mexico-for-north-american-expansion-albuquerque-to-be-center-for-clean-hydrogen-research-and-manufacturing-create-200-jobs\/\">Australian-based Star Scientific chooses New Mexico for North American expansion \u2013 Albuquerque to be center for clean hydrogen research and manufacturing, create 200 jobs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 24, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-10-24-COMMS-New-Mexico-Environment-Department-provides-financing-to-Rehoboth-Christian-School-to-transition-fleet-from-di.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Environment Department provides financing to Rehoboth Christian School to complete transition fleet from diesel to propane<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 20, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2023\/10\/20\/governor-lujan-grisham-to-lead-clean-hydrogen-trade-mission-to-australia\/\">Governor Lujan Grisham to lead clean hydrogen trade mission to Australia<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 13, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2023\/10\/13\/governor-announces-new-mexico-climate-investment-center\/\">Governor announces New Mexico Climate Investment Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 13, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-10-13-COMMS-Governor-New-Mexico-partners-remain-committed-to-hydrogen-hub-following-DOE-award-announcement-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Governor, New Mexico partners remain committed to hydrogen hub following DOE award announcement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 3, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/2023-10-03-COMMS-Environment-Department-bolsters-efforts-to-crack-down-on-oil-and-natural-gas-violations-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environment Department bolsters efforts to crack down on oil and natural gas violations\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 6, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/reclamation_awards.pdf\">EMNRD Mining and Minerals Division Presents 2023 Excellence in Reclamation Awards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 5, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/2023-09-05-COMMS-Environment-Department-and-City-of-Albuquerque-announce-public-meetings-on-Advanced-Clean-Cars-and-Advanced-Clean-Truck-rules-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environment Department and City of Albuquerque announce public meetings on Advanced Clean Cars and Advanced Clean Truck rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 29, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-08-29-COMMS-New-Mexico-Environment-Cabinet-Secretary-Kenney-elected-Secretary-Treasurer-for-the-Environmental-Council-of-the-States-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Environment Cabinet Secretary Kenney elected Secretary-Treasurer for the Environmental Council of the States<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 8, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/2023-08-08-COMMS-United-States-orders-Mewbourne-Oil-Company-to-pay-5.5-million-and-reduce-unlawful-air-pollution-from-oil-and-gas-wells-in-New-Mexico-and-Texas-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">United States orders Mewbourne Oil Company to pay $5.5 million and reduce unlawful air pollution from oil and gas wells in New Mexico and Texas, eliminating more than 11,000 tons of harmful air pollutants annually<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 27, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-07-27-COMMS-Environment-Secretary-Kenney-invited-to-White-House-to-discuss-New-Mexicos-nationally-leading-efforts-to-curb-emissions-Final.pdf\">Environment Secretary Kenney invited to White House to discuss New Mexico\u2019s nationally leading efforts to curb emissions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 7, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-07-07-COMMS-Environment-Department-submits-draft-clean-car-clean-truck-rules-to-Environmental-Improvement-Board-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environment Department submits draft clean cars and clean truck rules to Environmental Improvement Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 3, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/2023-07-03-COMMS-Gov.-Lujan-Grisham-announces-state-will-enact-advanced-Clean-Car-Rules-Clean-Truck-Rules-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Gov. Lujan Grisham announces state will enact advanced Clean Car Rules, Clean Truck Rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 29, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-29-COMMS-New-Mexico-fines-Texas-oil-company-over-40-million-for-egregious-air-quality-and-Oil-and-Gas-Act-violations-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico fines Texas oil company over $40 million for egregious air quality and Oil and Gas Act violations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 22, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/2023-06-22-COMMS-Environment-Department-shares-potential-state-regulatory-impacts-resulting-from-the-Sackett-v.-U.S.-Environmental-Protection-Agency-Supreme-Court-decision-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environment Department shares potential state regulatory impacts resulting from the Sackett v. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Supreme Court decision<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 6, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/grid_mod.pdf\">U.S. DOE awards New Mexico $14 million to modernize the electric grid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 19, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-19-COMMS-New-Mexico-Environment-Department-provides-financing-to-Goodwill-Industries-to-go-electric-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Environment Department provides financing to Goodwill Industries to go electric<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 18, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-18-COMMS-Low-interest-loan-applications-open-for-wastewater-and-stormwater-projects-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Low-interest loan applications open for wastewater and stormwater projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 1, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2023-05-01-Environment-Department-Launches-Enforcement-Watch-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environment Department Launches Enforcement Watch<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 21, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/climate_bureau.pdf\">Ahead of Earth Day, EMNRD launches Climate Policy Bureau<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 10, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-04-10-COMMS-Western-Interstate-Hydrogen-Hub-Submits-Application-for-U.S.-Department-of-Energy-Funding-Grant-Final-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub Submits Application for U.S. Department of Energy Funding Grant<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 6, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/2023-04-06-COMMS-100k-in-Solid-Waste-Facility-Grant-Funds-available-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">$100k in Solid Waste Facility Grant Funds available<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 31, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/tax_credit_cap.pdf\">State has reached $12 million statutory cap for solar tax credits for 2022 tax year<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 27, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-27-COMMS-In-settlement-with-the-United-States-and-New-Mexico-Matador-Production-Company-to-resolve-Clean-Air-Act-violations-from-oil-and-gas-wells-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">In settlement with the United States and New Mexico, Matador Production Company to resolve Clean Air Act violations from oil and gas wells<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 17, 2023: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/2023-03-17-COMMS-800k-available-for-recycling-illegal-dumpsite-and-scrap-tire-cleanup-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">$800k available for recycling, illegal dumpsite, and scrap tire cleanup<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 3, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/tax_credit_update.pdf\">EMNRD has certified more than $10 million in solar tax credits for 2022<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb. 28, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/waste_rule_first_certification.pdf\">EMNRD marks major milestone in program to reduce methane waste from oil and gas operations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb. 23, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/orphan_wells_progress_report_02_2023.pdf\">Orphan well clean up accelerating thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure funding<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan. 27, 2023: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/39\/2023\/10\/mine_cleanup_guidelines.pdf\">EMNRD issues updated guidelines for reclaiming New Mexico land disturbed by mining<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#007ec3\">2022<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dec. 29, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-12-29-COMMS-Western-Interstate-Hydrogen-Hub-concept-paper-receives-positive-recommendation-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub concept paper receives positive recommendation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec. 27, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-12-27-COMMS-New-Mexico-Environment-Department-announces-funding-opportunity-and-workshop-for-diesel-emission-reduction-projects-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Environment Department announces funding opportunity and workshop for diesel emission reduction projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec. 1, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/2022-12-01-COMMS-Western-Interstate-Hydrogen-Hub-releases-concept-paper-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Western Interstate Hydrogen Hub releases concept paper<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov. 9, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/2022-11-09-COMMS-Environment-Crimes-Taskforce-Launched-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico launches Environmental Crimes Task Force<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 28, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-10-28-COMMS-New-Mexico-Environmental-Improvement-Board-adopts-new-regulation-implementing-greenhouse-gas-emission-standard-for-coal-fired-power-plants-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Environmental Improvement Board adopts new regulation implementing greenhouse gas emission standard for coal-fired power plants<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 13, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2022-10-13-COMMS-RPD-SWB-New-Mexico-communities-awarded-800K-for-recycling-and-illegal-dumpsite-cleanup-projects-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico communities awarded $800K for recycling and illegal dumpsite cleanup projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 29, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-09-29-COMMS-EPA-Announces-26-Million-in-Funding-for-New-Mexico-Water-Infrastructure-Improvements-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">EPA Announces $26 Million in Funding for New Mexico Water Infrastructure Improvements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 14, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2022-09-14-COMMS-State-to-host-an-informational-session-on-access-to-rural-funding-through-Brownfields-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State to host an informational session on access to rural funding through Brownfields<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 22, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2022-08-22-COMMS-NMED-announces-7.3-million-in-Volkswagen-Settlement-to-community-emission-reduction-projects-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">NMED announces $7.3 million in Volkswagen Settlement to community emission reduction projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 26, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-26-COMMS-Western-Inter-States-Hydrogen-Hub-announces-a-Request-for-Proposals-for-prime-contractor-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Western-Inter States Hydrogen Hub announces a Request for Proposals for prime contractor<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 13, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-13-COMMS-New-Mexico-Climate-Change-Task-Force-hosts-informational-session-on-climate-action-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico Climate Change Task Force hosts informational session on climate action\u202f<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 12, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-07-12-COMMS-Environment-Department-celebrates-start-of-new-fiscal-year-with-launch-of-cannabis-and-climate-bureaus-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environment Department celebrates start of new fiscal year with launch of climate change and cannabis bureaus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 16, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-16-COMMS-Gov.-Lujan-Grisham-Attorney-General-Balderas-Environment-Secretary-Kenney-and-Trustee-Hart-Stebbins-announce-settlement-with-U.S.-in-Gold-King-Mine-litigation-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Gov. Lujan Grisham, Attorney General Balderas, Environment Secretary Kenney and Trustee Hart Stebbins announce settlement with U.S. in Gold King Mine litigation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 9, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-006-09-COMMS-New-Mexico-issues-ACOs-to-El-Paso-Water-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">El Paso Water fined for discharging 1.1 billion gallons of raw sewage into the Rio Grande River in Sunland Park, New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 2, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/2022-06-02-COMMS-SWQB-River-Stewardship-Program-RFP-Press-Release-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">River Stewardship Program Request for Proposals is now open<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 5, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-05-COMMS-New-Mexico-adopts-Clean-Cars-Rule-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico adopts Clean Car Rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 2, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-02-NMED-EHD-Press-Release-Clean-Car-Rule-hearing-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Joint Public Hearing on the Clean Car Rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 14, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-04-14-COMMS-New-Mexico-adopts-nationally-leading-oil-and-gas-emissions-rule-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">New Mexico adopts nationally leading oil and gas emissions rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 8, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-04-07-COMMS-WPD-CPB-FY2023-Interest-Rates-Press-Release-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">NMED lowers interest rate for wastewater-related projects in New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb. 21, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-21-COMMS-FY23-RAID-Grant-PR-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Scrap tire, illegal dumpsite abatement, and recycling grant applications now being accepted<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb. 16, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-16-COMMS-Gold-King-Mine-Press-Release-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">AG Balderas, Environment Secretary Kenney and Trustee Hart Stebbins announce landmark litigation milestone that will benefit communities in Northwest New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb. 10, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2022-02-10-COMMS-Deputy-Roose-Appointment-to-GNEB-Final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">NMED Deputy Cabinet Secretary Roose appointed to Good Neighbor Environmental Board<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan. 14, 2022: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/2022-01-14-COMMS-Hydrogen-MOU-with-National-Labs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">State and national laboratories execute agreement on development of zero-carbon hydrogen<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#007ec3\">2021<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dec. 21, 2021: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-21-Governor-signs-bill-allocating-10M-for-River-Stewardship.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham signs HB 2, allocating $10 million to protect New Mexico\u2019s rivers &amp; wetlands<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec. 3, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-03-NMED-VW-DERA-Application-Announcement-Final.pdf\">New Mexico Environment Department announces over $7.6 million in funding opportunities for transportation sector emission reduction projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec. 1, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-01-NMED-Petitions-EIB-Clean-Cars-Rule-final.pdf\">Environment Department petitions Environmental Improvement Board with clean car rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov. 2, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/2021-10-25-PR-Draft-Rule-Release-and-CleanCarsNM-PublicMtg-3-FINAL.pdf\">Environment Department releases draft clean car rules and hosts third public engagement meeting for Clean Cars New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 20, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-20-Ozone-hearing-PR-FINAL.pdf\">Public hearing on landmark oil &amp; gas ozone rule underway<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 14, 2021: <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-14-Environment-Department-launches-StoryMap-drought-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Environment Department launches StoryMap providing drought information to public water utilities<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 9, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-09-State-CityAbq-Clean-Cars-public-mtg-Wed-September-15-FINAL.pdf\">Environment Department and City of Albuquerque to host second public engagement meeting for Clean Cars New Mexico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 2, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2021-09-02-FY23-Budget-PR-REVISED.pdf\">New Mexico Environment Department budget request invests in clean energy economy while expanding public health, environmental safeguards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 12, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-08-12-NM-EPA-collaborate-on-air-quality-initiative.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency collaborate with Sceye on air quality monitoring initiative<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 20, 2021: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2021-07-19-State-City-of-Albuquerque-kick-off-Clean-Cars-public-engagement-Wednesday.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environment Department and City of Albuquerque begin rulemaking process for clean cars<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 25, 2021:&nbsp;<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/NaturalGasWasteRuleInEffect052521.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Natural gas waste reduction rules now in effect<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 6, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-06-NMED-files-new-ozone-rule-FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environment Department releases new proposed rule to improve air quality in New Mexico\u2019s most ozone-polluted regions |&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2021-05-06-NMED-files-new-ozone-rule-SPANISH.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El Departamento de Medio Ambiente publica una nueva norma propuesta para mejorar la calidad del aire en las regiones m\u00e1s contaminadas por el ozono de Nuevo M\u00e9xico<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 22, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/EarthDaySolarTaxRelease.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMNRD approves close to 2,000 solar tax credits in first year of implementation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 13, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/OrphanWellReleaseEMNRD041321.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMNRD applauds introduction of orphaned well clean-up bills in U.S. House and Senate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 8, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gonm.biz\/uploads\/documents\/pressReleases\/Affordable_Solar_LEDA.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Assistance Helps Affordable Solar Expand in N.M.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 25, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/OCDMethaneRuleReleaseMarch252021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Oil Conservation Commission Approves EMNRD\u2019s Final Natural Gas Waste Reduction Rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 11, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/2021-03-11-SB11-passes-Senate-002.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clean Fuel Standard Act passes New Mexico Senate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan. 28, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/2021-01-28-Estes-Express-Lines-receives-funding-for-cleaner-equipment.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico Environment Department awards Estes Express Lines Inc. $95K in grant funding for equipment upgrades<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Jan. 20, 2021:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/ParisAgreementStatement12021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico Climate Change Task Force co-chairs issue statement on United States rejoining the Paris Agreement<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#007ec3\">2020<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dec. 21, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/2020-12-21-Flyovers-reveal-high-leak-rates-in-Permian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Significant emission increases from oil and gas operations confirm need for stronger rules and enforcement, greater industry compliance |&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/OOTS_NR_-SPANISH__2020-12-21-Flyovers-reveal-high-leak-rates-in-Permian.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">El aumento significativo de emisiones de las operaciones de petr\u00f3leo y gas confirma la necesidad de normas y cumplimiento m\u00e1s estrictos, mayor cumplimiento de la industria.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec. 17, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/NM_EE_ranking_PR_12.17.2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico moves up nine positions in national ranking of energy efficiency programs<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dec. 14, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020-12-14_EMNRD_NMED_app.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMNRD and NMED announce waste emissions app<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 30, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020-10-30climatechangereportrelease.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climate Change Task Force report to Governor released<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 15, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/OCDMethaneRuleReleaseFinal101520.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMNRD&#8217;s Oil Conservation Division releases proposed natural gas waste reduction rules<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 24, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/HydeParkSolarConstructionFinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microgrid solar project underway at Hyde Memorial State Park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 13, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2020-08-13Admincondemnsfedmethanerollbacks.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lujan Grisham administration condemns federal rollbacks of methane regulations<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 20, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/OCDMethaneRuleReleaseDraftFinal072020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMNRD\u2019s Oil Conservation Division releases draft methane rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 20, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/2020-07-20-NMED-draft-ozone-precursor-rules-released-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environment Department releases draft ozone precursor emissions rules for public comment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 1, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/AlternativeFuelsCorridorRelease070120.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico receives first Alterative Fuel Corridors recognition facilitated by EMNRD and NM Department of Transportation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>June 17, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/OCDEOGPressRelease061720.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMNRD\u2019s Oil Conservation Division partners with EOG Resoures on flaring reduction pilot test<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 19, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/2020-05-19-WOTUS-lawsuit-statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environment Department Cabinet Secretary James Kenney issues statement on New Mexico\u2019s challenge to WOTUS rule<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 22, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/2020-04-22-VW-funding-awarded.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NMED announces Volkswagen Settlement funding recipients<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>April 22, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/OCDMethaneMAPApril.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EMNRD Oil Conservation Division announces venting and flaring map<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>March 20, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/EMNRDCOVIDOperationsFinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico submits comments opposing changes to the National Environmental Policy Act<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>February 25, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/OCDPenaltiesRuleFinalizedFebruary252020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rule authorizing Oil Conservation Division to assess civil penalties for Oil and Gas Act violations is now in effect<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 16, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2020-01-16-New-liquid-waste-technology-approved-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environment Department approves innovative wastewater treatment technology for use at Carlsbad man camp<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>January 14, 2020:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/2020-01-14-Methane-Map-Updates-final.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Embracing innovation and technology, the Environment Department identifies potential emissions violations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#007ec3\">2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dec. 20, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/122019MAPreport.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Methane Advisory Panel releases draft technical report for public comment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nov. 21, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.climateaction.state.nm.us\/documents\/press_releases\/112119_CCTF_report_released.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Climate Change Task Force report to Governor released<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oct. 7, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.generalservices.state.nm.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/EVpricedeal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GSD awards purchase deal for electric vehicles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sept. 24, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.state.nm.us\/2019\/09\/24\/gov-lujan-grisham-commits-new-mexico-to-bold-clean-car-standards-at-climate-week-event\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gov. Lujan Grisham commits New Mexico to bold clean car standards at Climate Week event<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 29, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.emnrd.nm.gov\/officeofsecretary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/NGAawardreleasefinal.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico selected by National Governors Association for policy academy to modernize electric grid<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aug. 23, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nmda.nmsu.edu\/2019\/08\/nmda-accepting-healthy-soil-program-pilot-project-grant-proposals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NMDA accepting Healthy Soil Program pilot project grant proposals<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>July 9, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/070919-NM-signs-onto-Clean-Car-Promise.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Mexico signs onto U.S. Climate Alliance&#8217;s Clean Car Promise<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>May 6, 2019:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.generalservices.state.nm.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/propstortizop_ed.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Agencies turning government green<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2023 2022 2021 2020 2019<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":118,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14\/revisions\/118"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/58"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.env.nm.gov\/climateaction\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}